Paddy Power Announces Broadcast Partner for Irish Open

Monday, 26 March 2007

PaddyPowerPoker.com, in association with Winmedia International
Ltd, has announced the television broadcast details of the 26th
Irish Open tourney.
Extensive coverage of Europe's largest and longest running poker
tournament will be televised b

PaddyPowerPoker.com, in association with Winmedia International
Ltd, has announced the television broadcast details of the 26th
Irish Open tourney.
Extensive coverage of Europe's largest and longest running poker
tournament will be televised by Ireland's national broadcaster RTÉ
across Easter weekend.
Highlights of all the day's action will be featured in a
dedicated 90 minute programme each night on RTÉ Two on:
• Saturday 7th April from 23.35 GMT
• Sunday 8th April from 12.00 GMT
• Monday 9th April from 23.25 GMT
The programmes will be presented by Irish and UK TV presenter
Liz Bonnin and commentary will be handled by the legendary Jesse
“voice of poker” May alongside a host of international poker
stars.
This year's event, the second longest running poker tournament
in the world and one of the most prestigious, doubles in size with
a €2 million guaranteed prize pool.
Last year, Dublin accountant Vincent Melinn won the €350,000
first prize in only his second ever live tournament and the final
table was broadcast live across Europe.